How could new administration’s policies impact U.S. and Africa relations?
Discussions about Africa were almost completely absent from the 2024 United States presidential campaign. And, there was no mention of the continent during President Donald Trump’s recent inaugural address. However, post-inauguration, much is now being penned on what the Trump administration’s foreign policy concerning Africa will possibly look like during his second time in office. Several African heads of...
Africa must develop without relying on West—says South African deputy president
Paul Mashatile has urged reforms to global institutions and advocated for self-reliant growth The Global South must pursue independent development and stop “relying” on the West, especially in economic areas, South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile has said. Speaking to RT, Mashatile called for reforms to global institutions and outlined his vision for South Africa and the continent as a whole. “We can’t...
Senegalese businessman, leader thanks The Final Call for sharing his ‘African story’
This week we focus on a recent, January 5, Zoom discussion from Senegal with Bachirou Seck, CEO of a Dakar-based firm. He also serves as Chief Advisor to the Office of Special Envoy of the Republic of Sierra Leone Ambassador Waleed Shamsid-Deen. The discussion also included Philadelphia-based Dr. Mujahid Nyahuma, adjunct professor at Rowan University and co-director of Global...
Ethiopia and Somalia to restore diplomatic ties
Ethiopia and Somalia have agreed to restore diplomatic relations, a year after tensions erupted over a Red Sea access agreement. The two East African neighbors announced their decision in a joint statement on X on Jan. 11, following Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s visit to Addis Ababa, where he held talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. “The two leaders exchanged views on...
Challenges, opportunities and uncertainties face Africa in 2025
In 2025, Africa faces a range of challenges, opportunities, and uncertainties. Amid the campaigning for upcoming elections for African Union Commission Chairperson set for February 2025, it seems some candidates are more focused on the possible symbolic victory rather than the opportunity to build African continental unity and challenge Western global dominance. Candidates are vying to succeed the outgoing chairperson...
Death penalty abolition part of Zimbabwe’s new trajectory—MP
The recent abolition of capital punishment in Zimbabwe is proof that the country prioritizes human rights, MP (Member of Parliment) Shacky Timburwa has told RT. The lawmaker, from the ruling Zimbabwe African National Union—Patriotic Front party, suggested that world powers such as the U.S. are happy to impose sanctions, citing supposed violations, despite their own track record being far from...
Defining Africa’s contribution to World War II
Right before Tyler Perry’s inspirational film, “The Six Triple Eight,” starring Kerry Washington, about World War II’s only Black women’s Army Corps, Senegalese soldiers fighting in the same war were finally recognized. In December, the West African country commemorated the 80th anniversary of a massacre of African soldiers who fought for their colonial master France during World War II. They...
Senegal to close all foreign military bases—PM
The decision will apply to the remaining French bases in the African nation Senegal will close all foreign military bases on its territory as part of the government’s efforts to review defense policy and strengthen national sovereignty, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announced on Dec. 27. The Senegalese premier announced the decision in the National Assembly during a general policy presentation, in...
America’s version of ‘democracy’ pushed in Africa is the latest form of exploitation
Before heading into 2025, Africa will have experienced several presidential, parliamentary, or local elections. United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Headed by Samantha Powers and with its annual $60 billion budget, states that its mission is to “invigorate” global democracies, enhance what the U.S. sees as human rights, and foster government policies that advance America’s public interest including...
Western powers renew their scramble for Africa’s mineral resources
Economic, political and social developments in Africa in 2024 were extensions of previous years. “The Scramble for Africa,” was a period in which nearly all of the continent was brought under the control of European powers. Today, there has been a change in how the European powers seek to exploit the continent of Africa. Today, with the alleged decrease of Africa’s...